France and Barcelona
Description
Summary
Description
Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning landscapes, and exquisite cuisine of France on this captivating 9-day tour. From the enchanting Loire Valley to the vibrant city of Barcelona, this multi-day tour offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Explore majestic castles, stroll through picturesque villages, delve into prehistoric caves, and savor world-class wines. With included meals, accommodations, and expert guides, this tour is designed to provide a seamless and unforgettable travel experience.
Included
Evening transfer: Maremagnum in Barcelona
Train: Montserrat Monastery
AMBOISE
: NOVOTEL AMBOISE or CAMPANILE LIMOGES CENTRE or DU CHATEAU
BURDEOS
: MERCURE BORDEAUX CENTRE or APPARTCITY CONFORT BDX CHARTRONS or ACE BORDEAUX CARBON BLANC
LOURDES
: HOTEL ALBA or LE MEDITERRANEE or HOTEL PANORAMA
BARCELONA
: ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA or CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
English speaking tour in: BARCELONA
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI (1H 50MIN)(60 EUR)
La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDÍ The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees. - Entrance ticket to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
- Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time
- The visit is conducted by an authorized and specialized guide
- Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour
- Transportation by bus to the city centre, where you will have time on your own.. 20 number of people required.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Blois - Tours - Amboise
- Blois
- Tours
- Amboise - Arrival day
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- Blois Cathedral
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Kick off your French adventure in the charming city of Blois, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the historic Blois Castle. From there, we'll journey to the Loire Valley, stopping in Tours for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, marvel at the stunning gardens of Chateau de Villandry before heading to the medieval city of Amboise for dinner.
Day 2 – Day 2: Amboise - Limoges
- Amboise
- Limoges
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- Château de Montpoupon
- Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Château de Chenonceau
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Start your day with a visit to the Clos Lucé mansion, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci. Continue your journey through the Loire Valley with visits to the iconic Château de Chenonceau and Chambord Castle. End your day in the city of Limoges, famous for its exquisite porcelain.
Day 3 – Day 3: Limoges - Sarlat - Rocamadour
- Limoges
- Rocamadour
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- Bonaguil Castle
- Lacave caves
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Travel from Limoges to the Dordogne region, known for its charming villages and stunning countryside. Visit the Lascaux Caves to marvel at prehistoric cave paintings, then explore the well-preserved Renaissance center of Sarlat. Visit the medieval Beynac Castle before ending your day in the beautiful village of Rocamadour.
Day 4 – Day 4: Rocamadour - Collonges-la-Rouge - St. Emilion - Bordeaux
- Rocamadour
- Saint-Émilion
- Bordeaux
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- Lacave caves
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Begin your day with a visit to the impressive Padirac Caves, where you'll enjoy a boat ride on an underground river. Stop at Collonges-la-Rouge, a picturesque village on the Way of St James, before heading to St. Emilion in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region. End your day in the vibrant city of Bordeaux.
Day 5 – Day 5: Bordeaux - Lourdes
- Bordeaux
- Lourdes
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- Château Peixotto
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Spend the morning exploring Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its 'water mirror' and 11th-century cathedral. Visit the Cité du Vin, an interactive museum dedicated to the history of wine, before heading to Lourdes, a major place of Catholic pilgrimage.
Day 6 – Day 6: Lourdes - Carcassonne - Foix - Andorra la Vella
- Lourdes
- Carcassonne
- Foix
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- Foix Castle
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Travel through the south of France to Carcassonne, a city famous for its medieval walls and castle. Continue to Foix, a medieval city dominated by its impressive castle, before heading to Andorra la Vella, the capital of the principality of Andorra. Along the way, stop at the 12th-century Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Caselles.
Day 7 – Day 7: Andorra la Vella - Barcelona
- Barcelona
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Spend the morning exploring Andorra la Vella before heading to Catalonia. Visit the impressive Montserrat Monastery, taking a rack train up the mountain to enjoy the stunning views. End your day in the vibrant city of Barcelona.
Day 8 – Day 8: Barcelona
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- Parc del Fòrum
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Spend the day exploring Barcelona, a city known for its modernist architecture and vibrant culture. Take a city tour in the morning, then enjoy free time in the afternoon. In the evening, visit the Maremagnum, a modern leisure center and restaurant complex by the sea.
Day 9 – Day 9: Departure
- Barcelona - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable 9-day tour of France comes to an end. Depart with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
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